That should have read, does it turn ok. I was wondering how you did the wheels. When I had wheels on mine it seemed to always want to slide sideways which meant it was always pushing on guide wheels causing friction. It wasn't really easy to turn. Changing to a bent rail and u groove wheels led to one finger turning and then motor drive.
Oh OK.
It's pretty heavy now and takes some effort to get it moving from stationary, but once rolling it turns well. I have four bearings as guide-rollers, but the distance between them allows too much flex so I am adding four more in between. I'll take some photos later and put them up.
I never intended to be pushing this manually permanently and as such, I have a nice big old lathe motor to do the job.
Well done Baz - that's a major milestone you've just reached. I bet that you're standing back now admiring your handy work!
What's left to do?
Chris
Feels good mate.
Still to go:
Upstairs - flooring checkerplate, lighting, stairwell and bannister with gate, motorising of dome, more weatherproofing, painting inside dome matt black.
Yep, out of an industrial photocopier. Heavy duty.
Very nice, you sure resourceful. Here I was drawing up sliders and the thought never came to me I could just use premade ones.;
I love the progress and look forward to making it down one day to see it and the maker in person.
Very nice, you sure resourceful. Here I was drawing up sliders and the thought never came to me I could just use premade ones.;
I love the progress and look forward to making it down one day to see it and the maker in person.
You'd be very welcome Steve. Bottlo just around the corner too!
That was cool thanks for the tour Baz! Congratulations mate you ought to and must be proud of yourself
Clear skies!
Thanks mate.
I don't actually think I feel, "proud" of myself mate. It's more of a feeling of accomplishing something I set out to do. It's a satisfaction thing, rather than a proud thing.
I owe too much to everyone who has helped me along the way, donated, encouraged, given ideas and advice, etc, to give myself too much credit.
All the cameras and cables installed now. Mount aligned to the planet's axis and ready for imaging. Now to wait for that pesky moon to go away and have a clear night!!
Great little video Baz and a great looking Obs, it's a testament to your skills and dedication.
I must be a great feeling to have everything setup and running again.
It's looking like a clear sky tonight so best of luck.
PS. If I win lotto, I have to hire you as a consultant when I start my Obs. After building two I'll bet there's a lot of "Do's & Don'ts" for someone who is building their first Obs.
Great little video Baz and a great looking Obs, it's a testament to your skills and dedication.
I must be a great feeling to have everything setup and running again.
It's looking like a clear sky tonight so best of luck.
PS. If I win lotto, I have to hire you as a consultant when I start my Obs. After building two I'll bet there's a lot of "Do's & Don'ts" for someone who is building their first Obs.
YAY!! Finally imaging again! Clear night, no moon, no clouds and DARK DARK DARK SKY!!! Going for Messier 42 - The great Orion Nebula tonight!
I've been out of the deep space imaging game for a couple of years now, so this will be interesting trying to re-learn everything and apply the last two years of regular photography processing skills.
YAY!! Finally imaging again! Clear night, no moon, no clouds and DARK DARK DARK SKY!!! Going for Messier 42 - The great Orion Nebula tonight!
I've been out of the deep space imaging game for a couple of years now, so this will be interesting trying to re-learn everything and apply the last two years of regular photography processing skills.
Congratulations Baz! Don't forget to give yourself an UPPERCUT It was your tutorial that got me started with stacking and nightscaping so for that I am indebted to you. Planning a trip to Canberra soon, which beer do you drink?
Going for Messier 42 - The great Orion Nebula tonight!
....just kidding 
It was your tutorial that got me started with stacking and nightscaping so for that I am indebted to you. Planning a trip to Canberra soon, which beer do you drink?
